Zayer

What do they love most about playing their sport(s)?

His sports are his getaway from reality. When he plays, he plays with his heart. Whether he takes a loss or a win he tries to make the best out of the situation. He enjoys the fast pace environment, competition and the fact that he has to sometimes take the lead on things so he can get his team to where they need to be. He's very vocal and likes to exercise his communication skills all while still keeping his head in the game.

Who inspires them—on or off the field—and why?

My dad's resilience through his struggles has always been a profound source of inspiration. The ambition is to become the best version of oneself, not just for personal benefit, but in my case, also be a role model for my two younger brothers. My dads lessons on accountability, self-worth, discipline, and remaining focused on goals are the foundation of my drive.

What’s one moment in their athletic journey that makes you proudest?

Although Zayer has come a long way in his basketball journey he has been through his fair share of bumps on the road. He ended up getting severely hurt which put him out the game for a good while. When he came back he came back with a stronger mentality, a lot of hunger for the game and with a lot of hopes to bring home a trophy. He ended up winning the Santa Ana (CA) city league placing 1st place. He made the whole family proud to have come back that great aside of his troubles.